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Pong decoded
Here the circuitry to display the score has been added. It uses a 7-segment LED decoder to convert the digits into segments that can be displayed on the screen with some logic. Some additional logic makes sure that the decoder’s… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 76 (Talking to a teenager in 2021)
Myself and Alice sat down to have a chat and we managed to cover quite a few topics such as resilience, education and the differences between our generations. It was an enjoyable discussion. Music by Tom Munch.
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Before you die…
Have you given any thought as to what you want to happen to your accounts, files, photos, and the rest of your online life once you’re gone? If the number of calls and requests I am getting for help on… Read More ›
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Tech Support People Are Sharing The Worst Cases They’ve Seen
Where tech support heroes, aka employees, are there for their desperate clients, tackling the worst and the best fails. Where computers fail us, processors die, monitors crash, but yet we still find the light at the end of the tunnel…. Read More ›
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The Ikepod Seapod
When it comes to intriguing, original designs within the watch industry, Ikepod as a concept is hard to ignore. The pebble-shaped watches have received somewhat of a cult-like status and are considered emblematic designs. But, the company hasn’t had the… Read More ›
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If it’s broke, fix it. If it needs to be better, upgrade it.
My upgrade cycle, like many other’s, has changed a lot in recent times and I find myself upgrading much less these days. I will take each of my products in turn- iPhone 11 Pro The battery is still very good,… Read More ›
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Fake Facebook ads for fake products
I saw the above ad on Facebook and was curious because it looked dodgy. When clicked you get taken to the website below- It has been designed exactly like the official Omega website, but the prices are crazily low. These… Read More ›
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Ads of the Past That Would be BANNED Today
This is the 1st in our series of Ads of the Past that would be BANNED if they were used TODAY. It’s amazing just how different our perspectives of the world were just in the last century. If you are… Read More ›
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AirPods and AirPods Pro: delightful
In a first for the Delight Scale, we are publishing the scores for two products by the same brand in the same family. Our product research on AirPods and AirPods Pro yielded some consistent insights across Apple hardware products. One… Read More ›
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URBAN ARMOR GEAR Active Apple Watch strap review
“High strength materials work together to provide the peace of mind you need to take your Apple Watch along on your most rigorous activities.” There is no doubt that this is a high strength strap. It feels particularly solid in… Read More ›
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